South African Airways Museum Society

5 Tsholo Mokate - 9 months ago

This was such a wonderful experience for both adults and children.

We were given a tour by Barry and he was so great at explaining everything.

We were taken through videos first about how planes are made and got to watch its final landing at the museum.

The kids are allowed to 'fly' a small plane which was real fun for them ???? it's grounded on the floor no real flying involved.

The entrance fee was R25 for kids and R40 for adults so it's quite affordable for the experience involved. Give yourself about 3 hours to be here.

It's quite a nice day out

5 P - 6 months ago

Fantastic for kids. There is also snacks and food for sale, at very reasonable rates. It is open and you may need to consider the weather before heading out. Loads of fun and great value for money to teach kids about aviation in SA. Very passionate committee members, even taught my group some history on the aircraft, while we roamed around.

5 Sandrine Ngandu Tshiany - 5 months ago

We initially went for the kids, but we probably enjoyed it more than they did!
Our guide, captain Michael Blackburn, was the quintessential guide: knowledgeable, funny, entertaining and everything else you'd want in a guide.
He knew just how to keep the adults and kids hooked throughout the tour.

Highly recommend it ????????

5 Sandi Pope - a month ago

Fascinating tour given by Michael. He worked as an Air Steward for 40 years and has amusing recollections of occurences on board. He also tended to Mandela and Zelda in First Class. View the Boeing 747 that buzzed the Rugby World Cup at Ellis Park in 1995. Simulations of fire drill, emergency procedures and evacuation. View the oft mentioned black boxes. The kids can sit in a small Piper airplane and pretend to fly it or go and view the cockpit and simulation room for trainee pilots. The museum area next to the ticket office is curated by a very knowledgeable and passionate staff member too. So much more to see. So if you have ever flown as a passenger or wish to or are an air enthusiast this is not to be missed. I intend to return. Loved it!

4 dariandev - 2 months ago

An excellent civil aviation museum experience. Very informative and interesting to learn the history of the various ex airline planes. Especially the original Boeing 747 200 "Lebombo" and being able to go inside a classic Jumbo jet. Helpful and kind tour guides.
Highly recommend it for a family day out.

5 Christinah Magano - 5 months ago

The place is amazing for a chilled day where you just want to explore. Had an awesome tour guide by the name of Michael, maan what a hoot. He was so knowledgeable about everything airplanes. He answered all our questions with enthusiasm. He gives you the real experience without the flying ofcourse. Definitely worth the trip.

5 Donna Oosthuizen - 4 months ago

What an AMAZING experience!!!! Very friendly and helpful staff. Lots of airplanes to see. You can even take a walk inside some of the planes!!! Would recommend this to anyone, especially you have toddlers who love planes.